I have a 1969 GTX with a 440, power steering and power brakes. I have 2" primary Hooker Super Comp coated headers I installed almost 20 years ago. When they were installed I recall the power steering and starter had to be removed and reinstalled with them to get the headers on.

I had a head gasket leak which will be a challenge getting the head(s) off because of these headers which are still surprisingly in pretty good shape. I'm considering cutting them off if it becomes to much of a challenge and installing new headers that'd go on and off without the steering box and starter removal.

Any suggestions on a brand and part # for a good header, big enough to support a 512 stroker with either Oem 915 heads or the newer aluminum AFR 440 heads that would go on and off more easily and not hurt performance?

Thanks!!